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Poll results: Should the Thirty Meter Telescope be built on Maunakea?
The observatory, which would feature one of the world’s largest land-based telescopes, has languished for years, facing not only legal challenges but also opponents who maintain it will desecrate Maunakea, which many Native Hawaiians consider sacred.
Big Island Now poll No. 22: Do you think the Thirty Meter Telescope should be built on Maunakea?
The telescope project planned for the Big Island has languished for years as it has faced court challenges and been stalled by opponents who maintain the telescope will desecrate sacred land. Where do you stand on the issue?
No Timeframe for TMT construction on Maunakea, Officials Say
As an agreement to hold off construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope comes to an end, TMT officials say they don’t have a timeframe for beginning work on Maunakea.
Kia‘i to Move off Road, Remain on Maunakea: VIDEO
Protectors accepted Kim’s terms, which don’t include demonstrators leaving the mountain, only that they move their camp to the roadside.
Kim Releases Letter to Kia‘i, as Reopening of Maunakea Access Road Moves Forward
The road will clear of all law enforcement and Kia‘i, for now, although protectors will remain on the mountain. These details, and others, were outlined in the mayor’s letter.
Maunakea Access Road to Reopen Saturday
Maunakea Access Road will reopen to general public on Dec. 28, according to Hawai‘i County officials this afternoon.
Kia‘i Speak Out, Charge Ige With Creating ‘False Narrative’
Kūpuna are distrustful of the State’s intentions following an announcement from Gov. David Ige that he will withdraw law enforcement from Maunakea indefinitely.
State to Withdraw Presence From Maunakea as Part of Indefinite Stand Down
Ige said TMT not prepared to proceed with construction presently but added this is not the end of TMT in Hawai‘i and vowed to provide safe access to Maunakea for TMT if and when the organization is ready to move forward.
Demonstrators on Maunakea Prep for Weather
As the months drag on and cooler temperatures come back to the island, their resolve remains the same. For the past month, people on the mauna have been preparing for the cold.
Hawai‘i Deaf Community Heard on Mauna Kea
Roughly 50 members of the deaf (na kia’i kuli) community from around Hawai‘i, including some from as far away as California and Texas, visited Mauna Kea on Saturday.
Mayor Kim Talks Mauna Kea, New Way Forward
Mayor Kim said his first priority moving forward will be to gather leaders of the kia‘i and the larger Hawaiian community for the first of what he expects will be several meetings to come.
